I get a distinct feeling of Deja Vue here.

Folk music is not what I wish it to be, it is not want Dave, Joe, Dick or Jim wishes.

However. What I see and hear week in week out pleases me, for the most part, yes I wish some people wouldn't bother and some people I normally take a trip to the bar or the bogs to avoid. But such is life.

When I first ventured into a folk club over 50 years ago it was very much the same, some performers pleased me some didn't. Many of those people from 50 years ago have now passed on to the great singaround in the sky or have putrefied, which is the reality.

Things do not remain the same. 50 years ago I seldom saw a mandola, mandolin, banjo, accordian or Nicaraguan Nose Flute. Today all manner of instruments abound and I believe have benefited folk music.

Other people will disagree with me but that doesn't mean I'm wrong it only means that they don't agree with me.

I had never heard of Jon Doran until I started reading this thread I am delighted he has shown an interest in the music I love and hope he continue to play and sing. If he can make a few bob along the way good luck to him.